Dear Columbia ES families:
It has been another exciting week at CES! We are thrilled to have hosted our first Pastries with Parents event this morning and are looking forward to more community engagement activities this spring!
As we approach SOL testing season after spring break, I'm pleased to share that FCPS has acquired a contract with Tutor.com to provide one-to-one tutoring for student learning. See below for details if you are interested in supporting your child's learning through this new initiative.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the weather!
Take care,
Mike Astudillo
Proud Principal
Columbia Elementary School
Tutoring for all FCPS students
A new resource will soon be available to all Columbia ES students to support learning. Students will have unlimited access to online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost.
Students can connect online any time, and in most subjects for as long as they need. Tutoring is focused instruction provided to students in a one-on-one format through voice or text chat. Tutors will focus on developing students’ strengths and capabilities in reading, mathematics, or other specified subjects. Tutoring services may be accessed before, during, or after school hours and/or on weekends through a link in Schoology.
All tutors must pass a rigorous application process including an extensive background check. No personal information is shared between a student and tutor. All sessions are recorded and transcripts are available for review by teachers and parents/guardians.
Students will automatically have access to the Tutor.com tutoring service unless a parent/guardian submits an opt-out request. Watch for an email soon that will include the online tutoring services notice and opt-out information. Additionally, a hard copy form will be sent home with every student.
For additional information, visit our online tutoring services website or click on the link below for a short video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byN81NObfzI
Congratulations to Jason Kain on being recognized as a March 2022 FCPS CARES recipient!
Below is the write up submitted by a Columbia ES parent.
Mr. Kain ALWAYS makes PE fun! My son looks forward to his class every week and it's the first thing he tells me about when he comes home that day. Even when he was virtual last year, PE was still a highlight. I will always be impressed at how creative Mr. Kain was during such a challenging time. It's clear that he always puts a lot of work into his class. I hope he knows it's appreciated. My son loves it!
Pastries with Parents - Last Name M-Z
Please join us to start your day with a delicious pastry, a cup of coffee, and time to chat with your child in the cafeteria. A special adult - grandparent, neighbor, aunt, uncle, etc. - may attend if a parent cannot. We hope you can join us! Mark your calendar and RSVP!
Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 23 by returning the Pastries with Parents form to your child’s teacher. You can also call the school at 703-916-2500 or email your child’s teacher
Columbia ES - PTA Board Openings!
Interested in serving your community? Consider joining the CES PTA board! We have several positions opening up for two-year terms that begin July 1 and one opportunity for one-year to complete an unexpired term. Please contact your CES PTA board if you are interested or would like to learn more.
Two-Year Terms
- Secretary (Declared Candidate: Sylvie Nguyen-Fawley)
- VP, Fundraising (Declared Candidate: Alisha Martinez)
- VP, Communications & Membership
One-Year (completing an unexpired term)
If you are interested please contact Greg Martin, CES PTA President (gmart68b@gmail.com)
Spring Book Fair to be held April 11 - 15
Save the dates for the upcoming spring book fair! We are excited to have this spring's fair coincide with PTA sponsors Read-a-thon. Stay tuned for more information soon!
Topic: Family Engagement Survey: Participate Today!
FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey was emailed to all parents and caregivers on Sunday, March 13. If you haven’t taken the survey, please participate today! Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS’ practices to best support our students. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Collaboration with the community to see if FCPS is meeting its goals at the school, region, and division levels
The survey is available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Amharic, Farsi, Urdu, Pashto, and Vietnamese. Take the survey now by clicking on the QR code below. Visit FCPS’ website for more information.
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